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Santa Clara, CA
2026-09-08
Nexthop Systems Inc
English
North America
Software Engineer - Hardware Diagnostics - New Grad
Role Description
**Company Description:** As a cutting-edge AI infrastructure startup, we are building high-performance systems that power next-generation, large-scale AI deployments. Our team brings together industry veterans and passionate innovators who thrive in a fast-paced environment, tackling complex technical challenges at the boundary of hardware and software.
**Diagnostics Team Details**: We are looking for inquisitive software engineers eager to bridge the gap between software platform architecture and physical hardware. Operating as a vital group within our software organization, our team rapidly iterates to validate hardware—from early prototype bring-up to full datacenter deployment—using an industry-leading software framework. Strong problem-solving skills, rapid adaptability, and enthusiasm for collaborative engineering are at the core of what we value.
**Job Responsibilities:**
* Design and write platform driver code across kernel and user space to model, stress, and verify hardware performance.
* Drive architectural decisions for our platform software in a highly collaborative setting.
* Partner cross-functionally with hardware, software, and mechanical engineering teams to build custom test suites for complex designs.
* Engage in end-to-end system enablement, progressing from prototype bring-up to large-scale AI datacenter deployments.
* Help shape our startup culture—take ownership, challenge existing paradigms, and contribute directly to the future of our tech stack.
**Qualifications:**
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field
* Proficiency in Python, C
* Solid understanding of systems software, including embedded systems and distributed systems
* Familiarity with schematics/component datasheets
* Familiarity with L2 networking protocols is a plus.
* Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team
* Confidence to both ask questions and take ownership of your projects
**What We Offer:**
* Direct 1:1 mentorship from industry veterans passionate about accelerating your early-career technical growth.
* High ownership of high-impact projects tailored to your interests and expertise, with immediate visibility and impact across teams.
* A supportive, highly collaborative culture that encourages continuous learning, curiosity, and creative problem-solving.